The ancestors of the Pert family lived among the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. Pert was a name given to a person who was referred to as Peat. The surname Pert was originally derived from the Old English word which meant a spoiled or pampered child.

Pert Early Origins

The surname Pert was first found in Kent where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.

Pert Spelling Variations

Pert Spelling Variations

Pert has been spelled many different ways, including Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Peat, Peate, Peart, Pert, Pett and others.

Pert Early History

Pert Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pert research. Another 227 words (16 lines of text) covering the years 1485, 1513, 1563, 1570, 1647, 1610 and 1672 are included under the topic Early Pert History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Pert Early Notables (pre 1700)

Pert Early Notables (pre 1700)

Notables of this surname at this time include John Peat of Aberdeen; Peter Pett, (fl 1563), the progenitor of the Pett Dynasty of shipwrights who prospered in England between the 15th and 17th centuries; Phineas Pett...

Another 36 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Pert Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

The Great Migration

The Great Migration

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Perts to arrive on North American shores:

Motto

Motto

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

The Pert Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Pert Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.